Letters
Beware Of Depression
I WANT this letter to be put in the press to inform the general public about depression – the signs and symptoms and what needs to be done under such circumstances.[more]
The Animal Farm Syndrome
JOHN 8:32: “Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free” [more]
Take Condoms Out Of Schools
DEAR editor, allow me space to voice my concerns over the idea of distributing condoms to schools by Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL).[more]
Protect Civil Servants
I WOULD really like to know whether Alfred Ilukena, the Permanent Secretary, and the Minister of Education, Abraham Iyambo, will go and apologise to Haihambo school principal Rosalia Ndamonomhata.[more]
Mistreatment In The Navy
I AM writing this text anonymously due to my capacity as a high-ranking military official. [more]
Penniless?
I WOULD like to comment on what Youth Minister Kazenambo Kazenambo said about Swapo youth leader Elijah Ngurare.[more]
The Next Republic And Party-Political Culture
ANY political party strives to move and propel its members to contribute to the progress and development of nationals irrespective of gender, tribe, race and creed. [more]
Think For Yourself, Youth
WHAT is wrong with the SPYL (Swapo Party Youth League)? The proposal of its leadership that retired generals, who should better head to the old age home, must represent the SPYL at its mother party’s congress, should be seen as a...[more]
Hage Marries Iivula-Ithana...
LET me put it on record that I am not a politician, neither do I have any ambitions of becoming one in future. [more]
Not About Swapo
WE ARE being praised for having one of the best Constitutions in Africa, if not in the world. [more]
Open Letter To Minister Jerry Ekandjo
IN terms of the Local Authorities Act 23 of 1992, lots of decisions at local government institutions had to be taken in conjunction with the minister, thus many sections read “with the approval of the minister’.[more]
The Reality - Student Pregnancy Policy
I REFER to the article ‘Praise For Student Pregnancy Policy’ (The Namibian, 12 October 2012) in which the Coordinator of the Gender Research and Advocacy Project of the Legal Assistance Centre attempted, selectively, to offer...[more]
To A Rising Star
ALLOW me space to congratulate one of Namibia’s outstanding multi-disciplined artists: Steven Afrikaner, who recently charmed us with a top-class act at the NTN in the theatre play ‘Tura Springer’, which premiered on October 3...[more]
Economic Charity Begins At Home
HAVING only gained its independence 22 years ago, Namibia is living a successful testimony to others by being a peaceful, politically stable country and adhering to international human rights and rule of law. That is not all;...[more]
Poor Service Of Road Board
PLEASE allow me space to air my dissatisfaction about the service delivery and mistreatment of the public who apply for Passenger and Goods Permits with the Ministry of Works and Transport.[more]
Govt Medical Aid Not That Great
I READ with great interest the article on The Namibian’s front page of Monday, October 15, concerning public servants paying more for medical aid.While I admit that the monthly amount paid for medical cover through PSEMAS [Public...[more]
An Investor Over-Friendly Country
WE REFER to the article ‘Namibia – an investor-friendly country’ (The Namibian, October 2). [more]
We Don’t Deserve Punishment
I AM a Grade 12 student at St Paul’s College and there has been some great concern that we might need to rewrite our examinations thanks to the children who stole the [exam] papers.[more]
On BIG: Good Politics, Bad Economics
DEAR Editor, There is a case to be made that infrastructure investments would be better than BIG (Basic Income Grant) at alleviating long-term poverty, but your columnist [Ndumba Kamwayah, ‘BIG: Good Politics, Bad Economics’,...[more]
Tomorrow It Might Be You
FELLOW citizens, I am compelled to write this letter after careful reflection on the developments at Haihambo Primary School at Omutwewomunhu village in Epembe Constituency, Ohangwena Region. I want to reiterate that the Rally...[more]